| Year | 2025-26 |
| Session | Term I |
| Event Date | 9th September, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. onwards |
| Venue | Conclave 1, 3rd Floor |
| Faculty Co-ordinator | Prof. Sayalee Kulkarni, Prof. Snehal Ghag |
| Guest Speaker | Mr. Prakash Ranande, Mr. Majoj Gupta |
The seminar “Towards Financial Well Being” was conducted on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, from 3:00 p.m. onwards at Conclave 1, 3rd Floor, Pillai College of Architecture (PiCA). The event was organized under PiCA Archilogics in collaboration with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of PiCA and Bharat Vikas Parishad.
The session highlighted the growing importance of financial literacy and investment awareness for young professionals. While it began with a focus on financial planning, the discussions naturally progressed towards the significance of investments and how one can dream and plan as per individual risk appetite.
- Mr. Prakash Ranade, an experienced Investment Professional and founder of Investor’s Café, with expertise in wealth creation and financial planning.
- Mr. Manoj Gupta, a Financial Trainer, Entrepreneur, and Learning & Development Facilitator, associated with MF Sahi Hai Learn & Grow, known for his engaging sessions on investment awareness and financial growth strategies.
The speakers addressed the planned pointers in a brief yet insightful manner, touching upon:
- Government Schemes for financial security of men and women.
- Financial management techniques for women to build independence.
- Guidelines for entrepreneurs and professionals on savings, investments, and risk management.
- Importance of investments in realizing dreams and aligning financial planning with one’s risk appetite.
- They also suggested that future workshops could be arranged to explore these topics in greater depth and to provide targeted financial guidance for different age groups.
The session provided an initial framework for understanding personal and professional financial planning. Participants gained awareness of schemes, investment options, and strategies for financial discipline. Most importantly, the talk encouraged them to view financial literacy as an evolving journey, where continuous learning — through future workshops — can strengthen knowledge and confidence in making informed decisions.
